LOS ANGELES -- The Angels fielded calls right up until the 1 p.m. PT Trade Deadline on Friday, open to the possibility of adding another bat and looking mostly for an experienced, controllable bullpen arm. They were hopeful that the asking prices would fall on the final day and were surprised by the fact that they actually rose, so they stood back, satisfied with the platoon outfielders they already acquired and unwilling to part with the few premium prospects they still have.
It was very Bill Stoneman-like.
"I know the media and, therefore the fans, are really looking with excitement at the Trade Deadline and stuff like that, but it doesn't mean you do something crazy just to make a headline," Stoneman, the Angels' interim general manager, said on a conference call.